Pen Portraits: April 2008

Business Development &  Sales Management

      Business Development Manager     Ref. 29881             South Wales        C. £40k

A highly experienced Business Development Manager with a background in Quality and Customer Satisfaction. Holding a Masters Degree in Manufacturing Management and Technology has personally managed accounts with blue chip tier 1 clients with an annual revenue of £7m. Additionally responsible for all development and programme management activity on site with 10 direct reports. Experienced in the management of quality management systems including ISO9001, ISO14001 and BABT accreditation.

       Account / Commercial Manager      Ref. 30561           South Wales        C. £30K

This ambitious Account Manger has developed excellent skill as an Account manager looking after a customer base of up to £2 million per year with responsibility for developing sales with both new and existing customers. Used to managing all day to day aspects of customer requirements, enquiries, quotations, order receipts / stockholding. Provides technical guidance and project management to new customers with face to face meetings to discuss new lines and liaising with the design teams and manufacturing. Sources new materials dealing with external suppliers and drives projects forward from sampling stage right through to production.

Marketing

     Sales and Marketing Manager      Ref 30512       40 miles of Cardiff     Circa £23k

A Business Studies graduate specialising in marketing and corporate strategy. Fluent in both French and English is an expert in international sales techniques and has experience in building long term, successful business relationships with key accounts and core customers. Experienced in the design of complete marketing programs including the creation of promotional materials, attendance and arrangements of trade shows, news letters, web site design and products catalogue content.

    Marketing and PR Officer / Manager      Ref 30551     40 miles from Cardiff    £25k +

A Marketing, Events and PR Officer with experience in line management and budget responsibility. A graduate in Communications Management (with Graphics) holding a 2:1 who’s key skills include strategy planning and delivery, project / campaign management, event management, brand and corporate ID development and web and on line communication development. Recently relocated to the Cardiff area.

     Marketing / PR Officer      Ref. 27359        Cardiff to Carmarthen        £17 - £20K

Graduate in Business Studies / Marketing 2007 from Cardiff University who is currently working in a marketing and sales support role. Arranges and manages advertising, compiles and updates competitor analysis reports, markets new and existing products / offers discounts, increases brand awareness through exhibitions and trade fairs and makes use of other advertising platforms such as websites and magazines. Also obtains new contracts by liaising quoting and negotiating with Marketing and PR managers. Seeking a new marketing / PR role

    Marketing / Events Assistant        Ref. 30553        South Wales area          £14K +

A recent Marketing Graduate with 15 months practical experience in events support involved in managing a main event plan, dealing with all event enquires, venue set up, marketing the event via e-marketing and sponsorship. Is now looking to further their experience in the marketing/events environment.  

Accounts and Finance

 Finance / Accounts Manager      Ref. 30263    Bridgend to Newport     £23 - £26K

Professional dynamic Graduate head of finance within a manufacturing and R & D environment producing monthly management accounts, assets / stock control, payroll, cash control, VAT. Experienced in the production of budgets, sales / purchase / nominal ledgers, credit control. Studying for ACCA. Seeking a position within a larger company to develop experience.

Manufacturing / Mechanical / Materials Engineering

   Manufacturing Engineering Manager    Ref. 30405  Carmarthen to Cardiff   £30 - £40K

Currently a Manufacturing Engineering Manager who is responsible for Production Engineering, Production Support Functions & the Rapid Response departments managing up to 90 staff. Highly skilled in many areas including New Product Introduction and project management / problem solving. And fully skilled on CNC equipment including programming (Fanuc). 17 years engineering experience in total being apprenticeship served and trained through C&G and qualified to Diploma Level in management. Now seeking a change nearer home.

    Manufacturing / Project Engineer    Ref. 30010     Swansea to Cardiff    £30 - £35K

HNC qualified Mechanical Engineer who is also apprenticeship served with 20 years experience in manufacturing primarily within the automotive sector. Coordinates the introduction of new machinery and equipment establishing product line layouts, working closely with product design and jig and tool design as well as customers and suppliers. . Analysis processes breaking down labour time, capital and tooling expenditure to establish accurate manufacturing costs. Provides technical support and continuous improvement to manufacturing using Kaizan, SMED, FMEA, 8D and identifies and implements cost reductions. Seeking more responsibility in a new role.

    Manufacturing Manager        Ref. 30375            South Wales              £38 - £40K

Experienced Manufacturing Manager who has had responsibility for a press shop, tube manufacture and welding assembly with responsibility for up to 250 staff. Used to managing a business unit in total including costing requirements, producing budgets, setting KPI’s, efficiency improvements, planning / scheduling, staff training. Has many years experience within the automotive sector including 20 at management level having developed career from shop floor level. Recently made redundant and working on contract so seeking a long term or interim South Wales based appointment.

    Quality and Operations Manager    Ref. 30572    Chepstow to Swansea      C. £40K

First class honours degree engineering graduate with 20 years experience within manufacturing 10 of which is within the automotive sector. Reports to CEO / Director level for manufacturing operations as well as customer and supplier facing roles. Manages, NPI, taking the lead in quality procedures / development as well as kaizan / lean manufacturing / scrap reduction activities. Used to managing large scale projects reviewing manufacturing / shop floor procedures (cultural change) as well as site relocations implementing improvement procedures and quality standards (TS 16949) Seeks a role that will stretch skills.    

      Project Mechanical Engineer       Ref. 28831       Swansea to Newport      C. £23K

Degree qualified Mechanical Engineer with 8 years experience in production planning and management as well as project management / design. Use to project managing and designing (2D 3D CAD) for manufacture and implementing efficiency and quality improvement systems. Manages and plans production, quotes for customers and deals with purchasing for manufacture and repair of industrial equipment. Seeks a change to diversify product area and develop skills. 

     Programme / Project Manager        Ref. 30532        Bridgend to Bristol       C.£35K

Highly skilled Materials graduate who has 16 years industrial experience within the automotive and FMCG sectors. Use to leading projects, dealing with clients, suppliers and internal customers from order stage of product through to production, taking initial designs into production. Controls project budgets for tooling, prototypes, cost design services. Directs product designs to suit customers optimising manufacturing throughout the NPI process and liaising heavily with sales and European teams. Also experienced in supplier development, shop floor training, quality auditing, PPAP. Seeking a move back to South Wales.

Maintenance / Software / Electronics Engineering

  Maintenance / Lean Coordinator      Ref 27912      Swansea to Cardiff    Circa £33k

A multi-skilled Maintenance Coordinator with proven experience from within the automotive industry. Having served an Electrical Apprenticeship now develops and manages a team of 12 maintenance technicians whilst implementing all aspects of lean methodology. Skills include the management and scheduling of predictive maintenance, facilitating value stream mapping, developing the plant maintenance database and concern corrective action reports.

   Software / Test Engineer    Ref. 30538    Bridgend / Cardiff / Merthyr    £30 - £35K

An electronics engineer with a 20 years history of electronic product manufacturing within automotive and consumer electronics environments. Experienced in the development of functional test programmes, debugging, line layout and commissioning of new equipment, productivity improvement, by optimising circuit test systems and production support through fault diagnosis and maintenance of automatic test equipment.  Creates test programmes and instrument driver software and controls projects and schedules within budgetary constraints.

Production Engineering

     Production Manager         Ref. 30359            South Wales                £35 - £40K

Production Manager who has responsibility for in excess of 100 staff including supervisors, technicians, operators in a high pressure manufacture / assembly environment. Experienced with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, productivity improvements, setting and monitoring KPI’s, cost reduction, lean manufacturing and staff training. Experienced with a variety of working tools including 5S, Kanban, Kaizan, PPM, TPM,SMED. Has nearly 20 years experience in total having developed career through the engineering route.

Design Engineering

 Senior Design / Development Engineer  Ref. 30437   Llantrisant to Bristol    £30 - £35K

Apprenticeship served, design engineer qualified BTec in Mechanical Engineering / C&G in Computer Aided Design with over 20 years experience of product and tool design / development in the automotive and aerospace sectors. Mixed experience of product and tool design using CATIA V4/V5 / FEA Simulation tools. He is currently working as a Lead Tool Design Engineer and is seeking a role which helps develop his project leadership skills.

     Design Engineer             Ref. 30361            South Wales area           £30 - £35K

Degree qualified Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive hands on design experience from concept to production within the aerospace, consumer electronics and automotive sectors. Currently working as a Design Engineer providing first line support and advice as well as hands on design using Catia V5. Used to having cross functional responsibility to ensure that projects were completed, controlling mechanical introduction of new models, including creating schedules, BOM entries, test plans,  presenting progress information to director level.

    Mechanical Design Engineer     Ref. 29513      Port Talbot to Newport    £30 - £33K

This highly experienced engineer is qualified with BSc Upper Class Second Honours Degree in Mechanical Manufacture and has also served an apprenticeship as a multi-skilled technician. 20 years industrial experience within a variety of sectors including aerospace and domestic appliances having worked within maintenance, as a Manufacturing Engineer and currently as Mechanical Design Engineer within a research / design / manufacturing.  Worked with verity of design packages, Solid Edge V10, Solid works 2003/2005/2006, ANSYS 9/10, ESPRIT, FEA, Auto CAD, Pro Engineer (wildfire 2) Unigraphics V18, Teamcenter Engineering V9.1.

Chemical Engineering

      PhD Chemical Engineer       Ref. 30383                Wales                       C.£20K

Graduate 2:1 in Biochemical Engineering from Swansea University currently in final year of PhD study in Chemical Engineering. Completed a study final year design project on the production of hi fructose syrups using glucose isomerase. PhD included extensive study of structural and rheological characteristics of three dimensional fibrin clot networks. Seeking a first Process / Chemical / Biochemical Engineering role.

Scientific Research & Development

      Analytical Chemist          Ref. 29118              South Wales area               C22k+

BSc Chemical and Analytical Science. An experienced analytical chemist who can work effectively and efficiently individually or within a team, with good working knowledge of numerous analytical techniques including HPLC, GC. Able to perform numerous wet chemical tests, writing of detailed reports, follow the guidelines of GCLP and perform validation work and method transfers from other labs.

    Development / Analytical Chemist    Ref. 23352     Carmarthen to Cardiff     C£20k

BSc Chemistry and Biochemistry and PhD Inorganic Chemistry. Since graduating this candidate has been working as a Development Chemist and skilled in development of new products and improvement of existing products dependant on customer requirements and testing of incoming raw materials and products, (metallic coatings and resin). Travelled widely within Europe as part of duties and customer requirements and is familiar with a wide range of laboratory procedures and experience in sample preparation, instrument operation and analysis of results.

HR / Training

    HR  / Training Officer        Ref. 30601          Carmarthen to Cardiff            C£29k

An associate member of the CIPD having completed the Certificate in Training Practice currently managing and implementing the training and development for a large manufacturing site. Experienced in the design and delivery of effective in-house training seminars including induction, appraiser training, interview techniques and supervisory skills. This individual also manages all modern apprenticeship and NVQ programmes for the company. Heavily involved with the Human Resource Management function managing and implementing resource planning to reduce costs and headcount. Other areas of HR experience include strategic planning, succession planning, recruitment and selection, appraising, performance management and project management. A fluent Welsh speaker seeking an opportunity to progress within HR and training.

     HR Manger              Ref. 30585             Cardiff surrounding area             £40k +

A Charted MCIPD qualified HR professional with 10 years experience with a leading financial company, has a wide range of HR Consultancy skills in a range of HR products and services, including disciplinary at all levels, grievance at all levels, performance improvement, absence management and recruitment. Is now looking to take the next step in their career.  

     HR Officer                Ref 30613          Within 35 miles of Bridgend         C£25k

A Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development who has worked within the public sector for 19 years. In most recent position was Lead Officer in developing and implementing modern practices to ensure the recruitment and retention standards are met. Has line management experience of the activities associated with the recruitment, selection and payroll functions. Seeking a new position due to recent redundancy.

    HR / Training Manager     Ref 30614          Carmarthen to Bridgend          C£30k

Holding a BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management gaining a 2:1 and in the process of completing the final year of the CIPD qualification. Recently worked in a contract role as part of the senior management team to manage the company redundancy process. Experienced in all areas of Human Resourcing including training, recruitment, reward, disciplinary, grievance, restructuring and termination of employment. 

Logistics/Supply Chain

Materials/Purchasing/Logistics manager  Ref. 22178   40 miles from Llanelli   £30 - £45K

Interim or permanent role would be considered by this very experienced logistics professional with an extensive background in manufacturing within purchasing, materials control / logistics as well as operations management. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply and has worked within the automotive and FMCG sectors with responsibilities for budget, systems development and implementation, lean manufacturing / scrap reduction, quality, forecasting, performance monitoring, staff training. Skilled in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 5s, Quality Systems Auditing.

Purchasing / MRP/ Supply chain      Ref. 30346    Gwent and surrounding area     C£20k

This candidate is an experienced procurement buyer and MRP controller who is responsible for procuring large quantities of component parts from worldwide sources, reducing supplier lead times, large spends, reducing inventory, monitor changes in forecast and design, and liaising with production and suppliers. Is currently at foundation level of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. Is now seeking a more challenging role to further their career.

  Logistics / Supply Chain Manager      Ref. 25386     Bridgend to Newport    £35 - £40K

Masters qualified multi-lingual candidate with 15 years experience in industry having attended a graduate training programme with a world leading name. Undertakes global supplier / production capacity planning, monitoring supplier performance and service development and improvements. Actions material planning, delivery, transport with internal and external providers, planning for new product introduction. Familiar with implementing supplier selection processes and developing working methods for purchasing for sourcing / quality / logistics.  Open to any logistics / supply chain role or any related project management appointments.  

Supply Chain / Business Planner    Ref 30542   South Wales / Bristol Gloucester    £33K+

Masters qualified multi-lingual candidate with 15 years experience in industry having attended a graduate training programme with a world leading name. Undertakes global supplier / production capacity planning, monitoring supplier performance and service development and improvements. Actions material planning, delivery, transport with internal and external providers, planning for new product introduction. Use to implementing supplier selection processes and developing working methods for purchasing for sourcing / quality / logistics.  Open to any logistics / supply chain role or any related project management appointments.  

Pen Portraits: March 2008

Engineering / Manufacturing

Senior Production /Materials Planner     Ref. 30048    Swansea to Bristol         £27K

Highly experienced Production Scheduler and Materials Controller. Familiar with a range of operating tools including MRP (SAP r3), Microsoft Office Sage line50. Used to dealing with labour routings, efficiency monitoring, machine capacity and output calculations. Implements new production planning system including machinery and its utilisation, efficiencies, running speeds. Reviews bill of materials with purchasing to ensure materials are available to ensure bottle necks avoided. Seeking a new appointment due to redundancy

Senior Project Manager        Ref. 27869               South Wales                       £38K to £40K

Senior Project Manager who is used to managing multiple projects within the manufacturing sector and managing budgets of £1 Million. Deals direct with major customers and manages multi-disciplined teams across the business including mechanical engineers, hardware / software engineers. Deals with projects from tender stage through to final production. Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering and Masters with well in excess of 15 years experience in manufacturing including automotive developing career through design into project management.

Senior Design Engineer        Ref 30111              30 miles from Gwent                      £30K

HNC qualified Mechanical Engineer with electro-mechanical skills and experience with CAD / AUTOCAD, pro/engineer and solid edge. 20 years experience in design working within both mechanical and electro-mechanical environments for heavy equipment as well as smaller devices relating to controls and motors. Designed in high volume environments encompassing injection moulding, sheet metal, precision machining, fabrication, instrumentation liaising with manufacturing, product development project / sales engineers. Seeking a new role to develop career. 

Process/ R+D engineering   Ref.30092                    Caerphilly + 40 miles                £25k +

A process engineer with over seven years experience and a degree in chemistry has recently taken a year out to teach chemistry and is now looking to get back into process/R&D engineering. Is experienced in delivering, demonstrating and implementing process solutions to meet customer requirements. Has secured key orders, travelled to customer sites worldwide, developed new process windows and verified new hardware. He is looking for a position with good career prospects, and the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects.

Senior Design Engineer     Ref. 29549                 Bristol to Bridgend                         £35K

Highly motivated and experienced senior design / project engineer and team leader with many years of working in a range of environments including mechanical manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, special purpose equipment, structural steel. Degree qualified with skills in Catia, SolidEdge, Ideas, AutoCad.  

Kaizen / Lean Leader      Ref. 25836                    Cardiff to Swansea                  £30K+

Graduate and apprenticeship served Engineer with over 15 years hands on experience within the aerospace and automotive industries with a focus on leading lean projects and managing the activities of manufacturing / lean engineers. Experienced in reviewing, planning and implementing shop floor layouts, line balancing, scrap reduction, quality circles / kaizen, liaising with all production staff including operators, semi skilled and team leaders during the improvement process, NPI activities to ensure lean production. Excellent presentational skills to board level in relation to internal customers as well as suppliers and external customers

Senior Design Engineer      Ref. 30301                  Gwent + 30 miles                            £35K

Experienced Senior Design / Project Engineer qualified to degree level in mechanical engineering with over 15 years of product design, project control and quality assurance. Primarily within the automotive sector. Has led several major projects, setting up and updating CATIA systems ensuring that designs are made according to QS and company standards. Used to heading a project team and visiting sites to ensure smooth progress of design into manufacture.

Scientific

Trainee QP                       Ref: 30289                      South Wales                  Negotiable            

BSc Applied Biology PGDip Industrial Pharmaceutical Science. This candidate has a proven track record in technical and leadership positions developed over 11 years within the Pharmaceutical industry across a variety of dosage forms. Currently abroad providing process improvement consultation at start up of new projects for a major pharmaceutical manufacturer. Seeks new challenging role with a company prepared to support application for QP viva, available from May 2008

Chemist                                 Ref: 30250                      South Wales                               c£25k

BSc 2:1 Chemistry  with Industrial experience. PhD Synthetic Organic Chemistry. This ambitious candidate is a responsible and dedicated senior scientist currently employed at a process and custom synthesis company can work alone or in a team. Some skills and experiences include IR and IR Raman Spectroscopy, HPLC, LC-MS and GC-MS and nuclear Magnetic Resonance machines. Seeking to improve career in a position with a mix of research and laboratory.

Scientist/Production Supervisor   Ref 30284          Cardiff + 30miles                      C£23k

A hard-working and confident biology PhD graduate with manufacturing and research experience. Techniques include PCR, cDNA, Western Blotting ECL ELISA and HPLC and responsible for Portfolio release, raising quality and safety issues via CAPA within GMP environment. Seeking a challenging life science position requiring outstanding analytical, verbal and teamwork skills. 

Laboratory Analyst                  Ref: 30305               Swansea–Newport                    C£16K +

BSc Forensic Science 1^st Class with a placement year. This candidate has two years experience working in a Forensic based laboratory analysing substances using a variety of techniques, including ELISA, SPE, and some experience of GCMS.

Research / Process Chemist  Ref: 30231                South Wales                               C£35k

MSci Chemistry 2:1and PhD Bristol University. A highly skilled synthetic organic chemist with five years experience in process research and development. Experience gained in all aspects of process development from medicinal chemistry support through to commercial manufacture. Experience includes carrying out processes on up to 20 L scale and of the transfer of processes to pilot plant and commercial plant scale.

Process or R & D Chemist   Ref. 29885      Abergavenny to Swansea                    £25K+

  Graduate Chemist qualified to PhD experienced within laboratories and small scale process. Managed several projects including designing and building of a new laboratory, researching, designing and manufacturing new products involving laboratory scale products for scale up to large scale production. Used to dealing with customers to discuss product requirements and travels for global research meetings. Seeking a change to enhance career 

Human Resources

HR Manager/Officer                Ref.30248                 South Wales                          £25 - £30k

An ambitious HR professional who is fully CIPD qualified and has over 14 years experience gained in a variety of cross functional roles including health and safety, personnel policies and procedures, recruitment and selection. Has worked in various industries such as manufacturing, construction, consultancy, and the public sector. Effective experience as a HR Manager, and HR Regional Manager, covering a full range of HR duties, including identifying and dealing with a range of sensitive HR issues. Is looking for a more demanding role.

HR Officer                          Ref.30181                           Cardiff                                       C£23k +

A pro-active ambitious HR officer who is currently studying a part time Masters degree in HRM due for completion in September 2008 when full CIPD membership status will also be reached. Is a fluent Welsh speaker. Has five years HR experience in a stand alone position where all HR related issues where dealt with including absence management, introducing a standardised recruitment and selection process, initiating an employee induction programme, management of disciplinary, and grievance. 

HR Manager                        Ref.30225                       Swansea + 40 miles                    £30k +

An MSc HRM graduate who is CIPD qualified and has almost ten years experience as a HRD specialist, and 20 years previous experience in the manufacturing industry. Is a fluent Welsh speaker. Has developed and managed organisational change initiatives, produced training and people development strategies, recruitment, identified development needs of the management team, designed and implemented an appraisal process, and implemented and reviewed policies and procedures.

HR Generalist                        Ref. 30070                    30 miles of Cardiff                    C. £23K

First class honours degree graduate in psychology with 18 months experience in a demanding HR role within the banking and public sectors. Experience includes, disciplinaries and grievances procedures, short listing and interviewing candidates, working with disabled candidates and employees, managing the performance appraisals, reviewing sickness absence, providing HR advice to all employees, attending Trade Union meetings and liaising with representatives, setting up payroll, updating HR records. Moving to Cardiff area shortly

Sales Management

Regional / UK Sales Manager Ref. 30206        M4 Corridor based               £40 - £50K

Economics graduate who has developed a sales career over the last 20 years working within a mix of industrial sectors with an emphasis on medical / orthopaedic sector. Used to working at senior level, talking directly surgeons, registrars, theatre staff, and procurement directors. Currently working as a Regional Sales Manager although function covers most of the UK with responsibility for all sales targets for capital equipment, instrument and medical devices portfolio. Achieved 12% growth in 2006 and 18% in 2007. Seeking a new appointment due to company relocation

Marketing

Marketing Executive          Ref.26553            Undy/Magor +30- 40 miles               C£18k +

Marketing Degree qualified (2:1) Marketer with three years experience in a marketing environment. Experienced in organising and attending trade exhibitions, liaising with suppliers, agencies and media, website and internet development and administration, designing and creating marketing material, and developing aspects of the sales technique used by the sales team. Is looking to further their development within the marketing field.    

Marketing Manager             Ref.28935                   Swansea + 35 miles                     £40k +

An experienced Marketer with seven years experience in a marketing / business development capacity, degree qualified (BA marketing), with experience in both public and private sectors. Skilled in re-branding, driving brand awareness, developed UK wide marketing campaigns, acts as a consultant to major retailers regarding the marketing of merchandising and product lines, full use of marketing/communication mix. Is seeking a new appointment which offers a challenge.

Marketing/Communications Officer   Ref. 30150                South Wales                 £22k +

A degree qualified Marketing professional with over five years experience in marketing, PR and internal communications. Has experience in both public and private sectors. Has created and implemented marketing/communication strategies, liaised with local and national media, produced a variety of marketing materials, controlled and allocated a marketing budget, represented his company in events across the UK and Ireland, and has experience in creating annual reports. Is looking to take his career to the next step.

Marketing / Brand Manager   Ref. 30207          Newport to Port Talbot             £25 - £30K

International Business and French Graduate who has nearly 10 year history in marketing within primarily complementary health, pharmaceuticals and diagnostics fields. Experienced in producing and managing budgets, PR activity, advertising, TV / consumer / trade press, emarketing, exhibitions (UK and overseas) sponsorships, new product development activity, creation and maintenance of websites, advertising, scheduling, product flyers / posters, competitor analysis and market research. Seeks a new appointment due to company relocation     

Accountancy and Finance

Accounts Manager           Ref: 30011                Cardigan + 30Miles                              £20k+

Very experienced in finance and its applications including SAGE accounts and payroll, Credit Control, Sales ledger supervisor. Since moving to Wales, in her current position as Accounts Manager she has sole responsibility for the financial running of a £5million turnover company.

Office Administration/Customer Service

Admin/Customer Service               Ref. 25433                 Gwent - Cardiff                   £18k +

A very experienced Administrator who has gained over seven years experience in a manufacturing company, with three years experience as customer service team leader. Experienced in processing, dispatching, and invoicing orders. Ensuring orders are dispatched timely and accurately. Has liaised closely with production and purchasing departments. Has an in depth working knowledge of Microsoft Word, excel, Navision, Enterprise exchequer and IFS applications. Seeks to grow in a new company that will offer her a step up the career ladder.   

Logistics/Supply Chain

Warehouse / Logistics Manager    Ref. 23968      30 miles from Mid Glam              £30K+

Highly skilled Warehouse Logistics Manager with a wide range of experience stores / logistics and mechanical handling industries. Manages all goods inwards and outgoing reorganising and managing warehouse activities, applying cost reduction exercises and JIT practices. Updates, implements and monitors KPI’s applying continuous improvement principles (six sigma) and produces monthly reports to the Directors. Seeks a new and challenging logistical / operations management role

Purchasing Administrator    Ref. 30208                Cardiff to Swansea               £18 - £20K

This hard working candidate has 4 years experience in buying / purchasing within manufacturing global environments. Used to raising and placing orders,  sourcing suppliers and cost down, maintaining stock levels, raising purchasing specifications, monthly scheduling and running MRP daily for JIT deliveries. Currently studying towards CIPS level 5. Seeking a new opportunity to develop career in the purchasing field.  

Buyer / MRP Controller           Ref. 30346            South East Wales                          C£19k+

This candidate has a background in Warehousing Despatch and Administration. At foundation level of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply she is now an experienced Procurement Buyer and MRP Controller responsible for large spends, procure large number of component parts worldwide, reducing supplier lead times, liaise with Production and suppliers etc. Seeking a fresh challenge to advance career.

Candidates seeking opportunities within these areas should ring Prosper Recruitment on 01792 645151 to receive more information.